How to Find Support Groups for Cerebral Palsy
Support groups are a great way for people afflicted by the same problem or disease to come together, boost each other’s morale, and share various tips and methods for coping with the illness.
Cerebral palsy is one such illness which can become a lot easier to cope with if you get in touch with people who are going through the same situation. In addition, parents of children with cerebral palsy can offer each other support, share tips on how to cope with the illness that afflicts their kids, and exchange information regarding treatment or therapies. While support groups used to be difficult to establish or find, the advent of the internet has made it a breeze to find support groups for cerebral palsy.
Things Required:
– Yellow Pages
– A computer/laptop
– Internet Access
Instructions
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A good way to discover support groups is to consult with your primary doctor. She/ he will have had experience in treating the illness, and will be able to put you in touch with the relevant groups and organisations.
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Similarly, you can consult with the physical therapist or speech therapist in charge of the treatment. Since they work with multiple patients who are afflicted with the same condition every day, they are bound to have heard of various support groups.
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Another way to find support groups for cerebral palsy is to ask at the hospital where the treatment or therapy is taking place. Hospitals are like communities that are connected to a larger medical network, and they are bound to have information about support groups, posted on bulletin boards, etc.
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You can also branch out and use the yellow pages to locate other hospitals in your area – search for ones that have a rehab program or a physical therapy program. If you enrol in these, you are sure to come across many people who are affected by cerebral palsy in one way or another, and your chances of finding a support group will increase.
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For an official list of support groups for cerebral palsy, try contacting the United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA). This organisation has all kinds of valuable information regarding CP, and if anyone can put you in touch with support groups, the UCPA can.
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Browse the internet, which can be a great source of information regarding CP support groups. In addition to checking out the UCPA’s official website, you can look through websites that are specifically devoted to CP, parenting and baby websites, and consumer health websites.
